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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
141.70 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 75,841
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.22%; Lowest since March 2020
Recovery Rate currently at 98.40%; Highest since March 2020
7,141 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,42,37,495
6,531 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 84 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 43 days
67.29 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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S. No.
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State
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No. of Omicron Cases
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Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
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1
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Delhi
|
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142
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23
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2
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Maharashtra
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141
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42
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3
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Kerala
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57
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|
1
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4
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Gujarat
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49
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|
10
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5
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Rajasthan
|
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43
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30
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|
6
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Telangana
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41
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|
10
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7
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Tamil Nadu
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34
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0
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|
8
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|
Karnataka
|
|
31
|
|
15
|
|
9
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|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9
|
|
7
|
|
10
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|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
6
|
|
1
|
|
11
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|
West Bengal
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|
6
|
|
1
|
|
12
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|
Haryana
|
|
4
|
|
2
|
|
13
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|
Odisha
|
|
4
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|
0
|
|
14
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|
Chandigarh
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|
3
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|
2
|
|
15
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Jammu and Kashmir
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|
3
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|
3
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16
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
2
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2
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|
17
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Himachal Pradesh
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|
1
|
|
1
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|
18
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|
Ladakh
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|
1
|
|
1
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|
19
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Uttarakhand
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|
1
|
|
0
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||
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Total
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578
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151
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Bandipur Yuva Mitra educational programme for children to be jointly organised by NMNH and Banipur Tiger Reserve
National Museum of Natural History , a subordinate office of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Karnataka Forest Department to jointly organize a string of educational programmes for the school children at Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore, through an educational programme titled “BANDIPUR YUVA MITRA”. The MoU was signed by Ms Naaz Rizvi, Director, NMNH and Dr Ramesh Kuamr P. IFS, Director, Project Tiger, Bandipur in the presence of officials of RMNH, Mysore.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
World Metrology Day 2022 Celebrations at CSIR-NPL
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory is the custodian of national measurement standards through an act of Parliament and provides traceability to SI units in India. CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi in association with Metrology Society of India  organized the World Metrology Day on 20th May 2022 to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention on 20th May 1875. The theme for World Metrology Day 2022 was “Metrology in the Digital Era”, announced jointly by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures  and the International Organisation of Legal Metrology .
This theme was chosen for introducing digital measurement frameworks and requirements for an open and transparent exchange of digital information technology for revolutionising the scientific community, improving processes and providing the way for new opportunities through new digital initiatives in metrology.
The event was inaugurated by Dr D. K. Aswal, Director of Health, Safety and Environment at BARC along with Prof. A. K. Grover, Chairman, Research Council of CSIR-NPL, Prof. Venugopal Achanta, Director CSIR-NPL and Dr. Sanjay Yadav, Vice-President, MSI. The event began with the welcome address by Prof. Venugopal Achanta. Prof. A. K. Grover addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of metrology and role of NPL as NMI in this direction. Dr. Sanjay Yadav Introduced about vision and mission of MSI and its activities held over last one year. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. D. K. Aswal and he emphasized on digital transformation in metrology and its impact on Quality Infrastructure in India. He also stressed NPL should work on certified time dissemination to the users as cyber secure functionality of entire digital infrastructure depends on accurate time stamping.
On this occasion, World Metrology Day poster was released by the dignitaries. Three Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas  namely, BND 6019 for gas, BND 4203 and BND 4204 for gold alloys, respectively, were also released. India’s first Robotic Mass Comparator was also inaugurated during this event. Robotic mass comparator is a unique facility and state-of-art facility that serves both the fundamental research and highly accurate automatic measurement in mass. The automation will help in significant reduction and potential elimination of manual handling risks and ensure highest accuracy in weights calibration. It brings many benefits to the scientist, metrologists, industries and all the stakeholders throughout the country.
A technical session was chaired by Dr. Ranjana Mehrotra, Vice-President, MSI. First talk was delivered by Dr. Daniel Hutzschenreuter from PTB, Braunschweig, Germany on the topic “Metrology for Digital Transformation”. The second talk of the session was delivered by Prof. C.J. Tsai from Institute of Environmental Engineering, NYMCT University, Taiwan on the topic “QA/QC of standard PM monitors and smart air sensors”. The event was concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. S. K. Jaiswal, Sr. Pr. Scientist, CSIR-NPL.
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Ministry of Finance
DRI seizes 11.94 Kg heroin and nabs 3 persons involved
On the basis of specific Intelligence, the Directorate of Revenue  officials intercepted one Indian female passenger arriving from Harare to Mumbai via Nairobi vide Kenya Airways yesterday. Examination of baggage of the passenger resulted in the recovery and seizure of 11.94 kg of creamish coloured granules. On testing with narcotics field testing kit, the substance tested positive for presence of “Heroin”, a narcotic drug covered under the NDPS Act,1985.
The seized NDPS substance, collectively weighing 11.94 kg, is valued at approx. Rs 84 crore in the Illicit market. The substance was ingeniously concealed inside the trolley bags and in file folders.
The passenger informed that the drugs were handed over to her in Harare and the same were to be delivered to two persons in Mumbai. Acting swiftly, DRI officers identified and nabbed the said recipients who had come to receive the passenger and the contraband, from outside the Mumbai airport.
The Passenger along with other 2 recipients have been arrested under the provisions of NDPS Act,1985. Further investigation is underway.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves the Mutual Recognition Agreement  signed in 2010 and approves fresh MRA between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ireland
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its ex-post facto approval of the "Mutual Recognition Agreement " signed in 2010 and Approval for fresh MRA between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Ireland for promotion of mutual co-operation framework for the advancement of accounting knowledge, professional and intellectual development, advancing the interests of their respective members and positively contributing to the development of the accounting profession in Ireland and India.
Impact:
The MRA will provide opportunities to members of both the parties to be exposed to best practices of either country and thus expand their scalability to cater to demand of newer markets.
Background:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament of India, The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949', to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland  is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with 5,000 members and students.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Patients to save Rs. 12,447 crores due to Price Fixation of Essential Medicines
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, while giving a written reply to a question on check on drug prices in the country, in Lok Sabha today, stated that the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  has taken important measures to check the prices of drugs, under the Drugs  Order . He further stated that since its inception till May, 2019, 2033 demand notices have been issued to pharmaceutical companies for overcharging.
The Minister stated that the price fixation measures have resulted in savings to the patients, as tabulated below:
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Particulars
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Saving to consumer

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Under NLEM 2011 from May, 2013 to Feb, 2016
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2,422
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Under NLEM 2015 from March, 2016 to till date
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2,644
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Cardio vascular and Anti-diabetic medicines
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350
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Coronary Stents
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4,547
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Knee Implants
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1,500
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Anti-Cancer Drugs
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984
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TOTAL
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12,447
Further, the measures taken by NPPA to keep drug prices in check are as follows:
 After inclusion of National List of Essential Medicines , 2011 in the Schedule-I of DPCO, 2013, NPPA fixed the ceiling prices of 530 scheduled formulations.
 Schedule-I of DPCO, 2013 was amended by adopting NLEM, 2015. Accordingly, NPPA fixed the ceiling prices of 857 scheduled formulations.
 The ceiling prices of Coronary Stent were notified in February, 2017 resulting into reduction in price up to 85%.
 NPPA has fixed the ceiling prices of the Orthopedic Knee Implants in August, 2017 under para 19 of DPCO, 2013, resulting in to reduction in price up to 69%.
 NPPA capped the maximum retail price of 106 formulations  under para 19 of DPCO, 2013 in July, 2014.
 Further, NPPA capped the prices of 42 non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines under ‘Trade Margin Rationalization’ approach. Accordingly, MRP of 526 brands of these medicines have shown reduction up to 90%.
Prime Minister's Office
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grand statue to be installed at India Gate says PM
PM to unveil the Netaji's Hologram statue on his birth anniversary on 23rd January
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has announced that a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at India Gate. Till the grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is completed, the Prime Minister will unveil his Hologram statue on his birth anniversary on 23rd January, 2022.
In a series of tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will be installed at India Gate. This would be a symbol of India’s indebtedness to him.
Till the grand statue of Netaji Bose is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place. I will unveil the hologram statue on 23rd January, Netaji’s birth anniversary."
Ministry of Defence
Attrition Rate in Armed Forces
Details of officers who left the services voluntarily from three Defence Services in the last three years are as under:-
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Year
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Army
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Navy
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Air Force
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2016
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353
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|
138
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186
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2017
|
|
383
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|
137
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205
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2018
|
|
412
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|
102
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184
Recruitment in the Armed Forces is a continuous process. The Government has taken a number of measures to reduce the shortages. These include sustained image projection, participation in career fairs and exhibitions and publicity campaign to create awareness among the youth on the advantages of taking up a challenging and satisfying career. Further, Government has taken various steps to make jobs in the Armed Forces attractive including improvement in promotion prospects.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri A. Vijayakumar in Rajya Sabha today.
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PM launches various projects of Kandla Port Trust
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched various projects of Kandla Port Trust at Gandhidham in Gujarat.
He unveiled plaques to mark the laying of Foundation Stone for construction of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre; and the development of the 14th and 16th General Cargo Berth.
He handed over Letters of Award for Construction of Interchange-cum-ROB at Kutch Salt Junction; Deployment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes; and Mechanization for handling of fertilisers at Kandla Port.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari said that the Sagarmala project, and port-led development would have a positive impact on the State of Gujarat, and would lead to job creation as well.
Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Vijay Rupani spoke of the rich maritime traditions of the State, and added that the spirit continues even today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people for the warm welcome accorded to him on the way from the helipad to the venue of the function.
He said the people of Kutch are well aware of the importance of water. He spoke of the rich and glorious history and culture of the Kutch region.
The Prime Minister said that if India wants to make a place for itself in global trade, it should have the best of arrangements in the port sector.
The combination of infrastructure and efficiency is vital for the port sector to thrive, he said, adding that the Kandla Port has emerged as one of the finest in Asia.
The Prime Minister said that the Chabahar port, being developed with Indian participation in Iran, would further spur the growth of Kandla Port. The Prime Minister also mentioned the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Center whose Foundation Stone was laid today.
The Prime Minister asked the people to resolve to make whatever contribution they can for the nation over the next five years, in the run-up to the seventy-fifth anniversary of Independence.
Stating that the nation is celebrating the centenary year of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay, the Prime Minister suggested that Kandla Port Trust be renamed as "Deendayal Port Trust - Kandla."
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Shri Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary.
“Remembering Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary. His service to India and struggles for the rights of the marginalised always inspire.”, the Prime Minister said.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets the nation on the eve of Deepawali
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the eve of Deepawali.
Following is the full text of his message-
“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, the festival of lights.
Celebrated with traditional fervor and zeal, Deepawali is associated with Shri Rama’s return to Ayodhya with Maa Sita and Laxmana after the exile of fourteen years. Signifying the victory of good over evil, the festival reaffirms our belief in the noble ideals of Shri Rama’s life.
Shri Rama is the embodiment of truth, Dharma, courage and compassion in our culture. The ‘Maryada purushottama’ is revered as an ideal king, obedient son, invincible warrior and a role model for all.
Celebrations of Deepawali include the worship of Maa Lakshmi, the Goddess of Prosperity.
May this festival that brings light, harmony, prosperity and peace into our lives usher in a new enthusiasm to make our lives more fulfilling and bring happiness to everyone around us.”
संदेश
“प्रकाश पर्व - दीपावली के पावन अवसर पर मैं अपने समस्त देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएँ देता हूँ।
पारंपरिक हर्ष और उल्लास के साथ मनायी जाने वाली दीपावली का संबंध चौदह वर्ष के वनवास के बाद माँ सीता और लक्ष्मण के साथ श्रीराम के अयोध्या वापस लौटने से है। बुराई पर अच्छाई की विजय का प्रतीक यह त्योहार श्रीराम के जीवन के महान आदर्शों में हमारे विश्वास की पुष्टि करता है।
श्रीराम हमारी संस्कृति में सत्य, धर्म, साहस और करुणा के अवतार हैं। 'मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम' को आदर्श राजा, आज्ञाकारी पुत्र, अपराजेय योद्धा और सभी के लिए प्रेरणास्रोत के रूप में पूजा जाता है।
दीपावली के उत्सव में समृद्धि की देवी माँ लक्ष्मी की पूजा भी की जाती है।
मेरी कामना है कि हमारे जीवन में प्रकाश, सद्भाव, समृद्धि और शांति लेकर आने वाला यह त्योहार हमारे जीवन को अधिक संपन्न बनाने के लिए एक नए उत्साह का संचार करे और हमारे आस-पास के लोगों के लिए खुशियां लेकर आए।“
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Inaugurates 100 Bedded ESIC Hospital in Rudrapur
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State  for Labour and Employment inaugurated the 100 bedded ESIC hospital at Rudrapur  today. Addressing the gathering, He said that the hospital has been constructed in a plot area of 5 acres along with 32 staff quarters with an approx. cost of Rs.97.72 crore. To begin with the OPD services are being provided. However, in due course, the 100 bedded ESIC Hospital shall be equipped with state of the art facilities like operation theatre, casualty block, radiology, orthopedic clinic, psychiatric clinic, general medicine and many more for the Insured Persons and their dependants. This Hospital would be exclusively run for the benefit of insured persons and their family members covered under ESI Scheme.
Shri Gangwar informed that Government of India has taken the decision of historic reduction of ESI contributions rates being paid by employees and employers covered under ESI Scheme from 6.5 %  to 4% . For this reduction, around 3.6 crore employees and 12.85 lakhs employers will be benefitted. He also informed that ESIC has taken many decisions like opening of underutilized ESIC Hospitals and Dispensary-cum-Branch Office  pan India and starting of Scheme Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana, etc.
He further informed about the steps taken by Central Govt. to promote ease of doing business by amalgamating 38 Labour Laws into 4 Labour Codes. He also informed the crowd about the Pradhan Manti - Shram Yogi Man Dhan Yojna  started by Govt. of India for workers of unorganised sector.
Dr. Harak Singh Rawat, Minister for Forests & Wild Life, Environment & Solid Waste Disposal, Labour, Employment, Training, AYUSH, AYUSH Education, Govt. of Uttarakhand Shri Rampal Singh, Mayor, Municipal Corporation, Rudrapur and Shri Rajesh Shukla, Member of Legislative Assembly also addressed the gathering and thanked Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar and welcomed the inauguration of this ESIC Hospital, Rudrapur. They appreciated the efforts being made by Central Govt. towards providing better medical facilities to the worker population.
Ministry of Railways
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 8700 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen to the Nation
One Oxygen Express is racing towards Kerala with 118 MT of load to boost Oxygen supply in the region
139 Oxygen Expresses have completed their journey so far
Oxygen Expresses delivering nearly 800 MT of LMO to the Nation each day now
Andhra Pradesh gets it's First Oxygen Express with 40 MT of LMO
Oxygen relief by Oxygen Expresses reaches out to 13 states namely Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, MP, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Telangana, Punjab, Kerala, Delhi & UP
So far 521 MT of Oxygen has been offloaded in Maharashtra, nearly 2350 MT in UP, 430 MT in MP, 1228 MT in Haryana, 308 MT in Telangana, 40 MT in Rajasthan, 361 MT in Karnataka, 200 MT in Uttarakhand, 111 MT in Tamil Nadu, 40 MT in Andhra Pradesh and more than 3084 MT in Delhi
Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen to various states across the country. So far, Indian Railways has delivered more than 8700 MT of LMO in more than 540 tankers to various states across the country.
It may be noted that 139 Oxygen Expresses have completed their journey so far and brought relief to various States.
Till the time of this release, 6 loaded Oxygen Expresses on run with more than 475 MT of LMO in 35 tankers.
Oxygen Expresses have been delivering nearly 800 MT of LMO to the Nation each day for last few days.
It is Indian Railways endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible to the requesting states.
Andhra Pradesh has got it's First Oxygen Express in Nellore with 40 MT of LMO.
One Oxygen Express is racing towards Kerala with 118 MT of load to boost Oxygen supply in the region.
Till the time of this release, so far 521 MT of Oxygen has been offloaded in Maharashtra, nearly 2350 MT in UP, 430 MT in MP, 1228 MT in Haryana, 308 MT in Telangana, 40 MT in Rajasthan, 361 MT in Karnataka, 200 MT in Uttarakhand, 111 MT in Tamil Nadu, 40 MT in Andhra Pradesh and more than 3084 MT in Delhi
Running of new Oxygen is a very dynamic exercise and figures keep getting updated all the time. More loaded Oxygen Expresses are expected to start their journeys later in the night.
Railways has mapped different routes with Oxygen supply locations and keeps itself ready with any emerging need of the States. States provide tankers to the Indian Railways for bringing LMO.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Efforts to boost manufacturing capacity in pharmaceutical sector
With a view to attain self-reliance and reduce import dependence in critical APIs, a scheme called “Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical Key Starting Materials / Drug Intermediates  and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients  In India” was approved by the Government. The total outlay of the scheme is Rs.6,940 crore and financial incentive under the scheme is provided to the selected participants on incremental sales of 41 identified products in four different Target Segments for a period of six years.
Another Scheme called “Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Pharmaceuticals” was approved by the Government of India in March, 2021 to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities by increasing investment and production in the sector and contributing to product diversification to high value goods in the pharmaceutical sector. The total outlay of the scheme is Rs. 15,000 croreand financial incentives is provided to the selected participants on incremental sales for a period of six years.
Under the PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs, 50 applicants have been approved. Whereas under the PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals, 55 applicants have been approved. The details of approved applicants under both the Schemes are available at the website of the Department, viz., pharmaceuticals.gov.in.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr. MansukhMandaviya in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.